Coca

No he's not trying to kiss him....he's doing COCA!!!

Gramma Nicky taught all her grandkids to do “coca” and knock foreheads together. So we say “coca coca coca” and Tay bumps his forehead to yours, so when he met Little Rey after a few smiles he bumped his forehead to Rey’s to say Coca! It was so cute. Rey is 8 days older than Tay and let’s just say after all the comparison photos and stories…. my kid’s a TRUCK!!!

 

Luke's 1st Birthday Shell-abration!

Doc and Maria's baby boy turned 1! It was a turtle themed party which included actual turtles! Taylor had a wonderful time laughing and clapping with all his cousins and finally passed out in daddy's arms around 5pm. He was a trooper!  My Uncle Clem and Aunt Marilyn brought their new puppy Jaxon to meet the family and he is the sweetest thing!

 

Paul and Kim's Wedding

Paul finally took the leap! Gus and Paul have been friends since they were 9 years old and Gus had the pleasure of standing with him as he wed his beautiful bride Kim. They got married at the LA Equestrian Center and the weather was beautiful. We had a fun night dancing and hanging out with all our friends! Wendy styled me up with some BEAUTIFUL Stella and Dot, can't wait to add more to my collection!

 

Mother's Day 2011

I had 1 request for my 1st Mother’s Day, DISNEYLAND!!! We woke up early and had breakfast and got ready for a brunch at Ray and Christi’s with the family before we headed out to the park. We got there a little late in the afternoon but it was nice and cool for a quick family trip! We cruised thru ToonTown for dinner and to say hello to Mickey (he LOVED Taylor) then off to FantasyLand for some rides. I was so excited to ride rides all together and we went on Mr. Toads, Pinocchio and the Carousel. Even tho it was Tay's 3rd trip to the park we got him a 1st time visitor's button (because all the other times they were out) and as we strolled out of the park he fell asleep and I got the cutest picture of him concked out with his button. I can’t wait to go back to take him on more rides, especially Pirates and Small World!!!

And after a long day of family and fun I got to sit with my feet up and cuddle with my other kiddos the twins, and a glass of vino of course!

Awesome April

The Paci Halo

Tay loves to sleep with his Paci.  He doesn't really use it during his awake time, only when he is ready for bed and this is how he likes em!

We have learned that if they are in arms reach by his head we don't have to get up or come in at all to plug him up.  He's so cute especially 1st thing in the morning when he reaches up for one with his eyes closed, grabs it and puts it in his mouth then rolls over with a smile.

Cereal!

On his 6 mo birthday Taylor got his 1st taste of food!  He was very serious and curious why we were huddled around him in this strange chair he had never seen and shoving a spoon in his face.  He ate about half very slowly and has been doing really well ever since!  I think he likes it!

First Bite

Where has the time gone?

I feel robbed!  How can he be 6 months already?!?!? 

Easter 2011

Happy Easter!

Sunday morning we woke up early and headed to church with Rock Harbor to see Francis Chan speak at the pacific amphitheater with Mom and Dad. It was such a beautiful service to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with song, theatrics and Pastor Chan. He is an amazing teacher and author, he wrote Crazy Love and I highly recommend it!  Tay did really well even tho we were skipping his big morning nap and as soon as the service was finished is started to sprinkle and we headed home for Easter Baskets!

Taylor was really excited for his 1st Easter basket, he was looking at each item with such excitement. He got lots of fun things including a bunny, bowls, spoons, some new paci’s, blocks and books.  He held each thing and studied it with a "now what's this?" look on his face, it was so cute!  He loves his bunny and the blocks and plays with them every day.

After our big day we all took a family nap, cats and all!

Hope you all had a wonderful day celebrating with your loved ones, He is Risen!

Gabe's 15th!

Saturday night we went to dinner to celebrate Gabe’s 15^th birthday- that’s right I said it 15!  I can’t believe he is that old, I think I say that every year hahaha!  I ate too much and even indulged in some pazookie while Ryle entertained Tay at the table.  He was so excited to see Tay again and sit next to him in their high chairs!  It’s so interesting to see how the generations have passed (like I’m so old) when my 15 year old nephew ordered off the kids menu, my hubby (no where NEAR the babies) played joyfully with toy trucks and then there was my 3 year old nephew playing games on the Iphone.  SMH